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reg·u·lar

regular

 
 
pronunciation:
reg y lr
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: normal or usual; not special.
We'll meet at the regular place.The buses are not running on their regular schedule because of the storm.
synonyms:
normal, ordinary, usual
antonyms:
odd, special
definition 2: having or following the most common rule in grammar.
The regular ending for verbs in the past form is "-ed." "Worked" and "baked" are regular verb forms, but "went" and "made" are not.
antonyms:
irregular
definition 3: repeating according to a set pattern.
I can't come to the regular Monday meeting this week.
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derivations: regularity (n.), regularness (n.)
Word Builder: regular +
  • regularly:
    happening at regular times.
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